Multiple choice

Time between two passages of a star over the same meridian of longitude is known as

  1. solar day

  2. solstice

  3. equinox

  4. sidereal day

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Time between two observe passages of a star over the same meridian of longitude is called Sidereal day. Sidereal day = 23 hours 56 min. 4.09 sec.